This is a
photograph of the Triton Medal, presented to each member of the Circumnavigation
Crew by Ned Beach. Ned had the medals cast in Bremerhaven, Germany when Triton
visited that port in the fall of 1960. On the face of the medal is a clear
anchor with three electron rings circling the shank. The name of each recipient
is engraved below the anchor crown. Around the circumference of the medal's face
is the inscription, "FIRST SUBMERGED CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE WORLD"
and "USS TRITON SSRN 586 1960". The edge of the medal's face is
encircled by rope. On the reverse of the medal is a replica of The Triton
Plaque.

The Triton
Medal was meant to be, and is, a very special commemorative of our voyage.
Certainly it qualifies as an heirloom and should be preserved as such. Years
from now when we are all gone, our descendents will look on this medal with
great pride because it marks our place in naval history. And it will undoubtedly
have significant monetary value as well.